We found this place while strolling along the railroad depot, the Ulu factory is where the Alaskan Ulus are made. here you can watch as craftmen manufacture the traditional Ulu knive. Although we did not see the work in progress we did see them making the birch bowls. They have tons of Ulus here in all shapes and sizes. they... More

Since I was working did not get around much. I had gotten an Ulu 20 years earlier and wanted to get some as presents to take back. Remember everything is wood and it ways, fun at the airport check in, left the blades in the suitcases and carried the wood blocks for part of the trip. The excess baggage would... More

The tour started with a very informative Free Trolley ride to the factory. Since it was the 4th of July the owner gave everyone who went into the factory a free reindeer hotdog and a drink. Then we caught the bus to the Native Heritage Museum at the curb right in front of the factory. Love my Ulu More

There is just not much more here than a store and an assembly area. Not really worth the time. More

Stopped by here on our way back from the river to watch the salmon. A unique tool, a little touristy but that's what we were. I bought a ulu bowl factory second. I do like the idea of no sales tax. A fun 15 minutes. No public restrooms. More

No need to climb the hill behind the railroad station to vist the factory. Everything that is for sale here is for sale everywhere in Alaska-for the same price. If you do visit-beware of the bathrooms! Porta John only!! I could not believe that this tourist place (they will even trolley you up and down the hill for free to... More